Lillian Gong-Guy Memorial Scholarship

The Chinese Historical and Cultural Project (CHCP) was founded in 1987 to promote and preserve the history and culture of the Chinese and Chinese-Americans in Santa Clara County; additionally, we promote cultural and educational projects for the betterment of the community, including investing in the future of our youth.

Co-Founder Lillian Gong-Guy

In tribute to our late co-founder, Lillian Gong-Guy, who dedicated her life to CHCP and many other community projects, we award the Lillian Gong-Guy Memorial Scholarship to Santa Clara County high school seniors of Chinese descent who demonstrate academic achievement, as well as involvement in their school and community. Scholarships are awarded to exemplary seniors based on academic achievement and a demonstration of community involvement and service. Scholarship awards start at $1,000.

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

Be a Santa Clara County high school senior in the Class of 2018

Be college-bound and be able to show proof of acceptance to an accredited college prior to receiving the award

Be of Chinese descent

Have a minimum 3.25 GPA

Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident

DEADLINE: All completed applications for 2018 must be postmarked by Tuesday, March 27, 2018. No exceptions.

What people are saying

"Thank you for the information about the building and the early Chinese settlers that were in the San Jose area at the turn of the century...the community needs to know that your organization is around to share its history...Thank you and continued success."